I’m based in Brazil and working for a global German automotive company.
The auto industry in Germany is facing a big crisis, and while some roles are being moved to lower-cost regions like Latin America, the internal climate is tense.
In countries like Germany, strong labor unions make layoffs nearly impossible, even when costs are high. In some cases, they’re reducing working hours there as a way to cope.
This ends up increasing the pressure on other regions — more work, fewer resources, and a general sense of instability. Even though we’re in a low-cost region (and realistically, cutting our jobs wouldn’t save that much in the bigger picture considering BRL value), the uncertainty still hits hard.
If you’re working remotely from Latin America for a US or European company going through tough times, how are things for you?
Are you worried about cuts, or does being in a cheaper region give you a sense of stability, even if it comes with more work?